Take the lead in developing a coherent upstream logistics strategy.

Inward logistics contributes critically to your company’s success. And, in an increasingly competitive landscape, taking a strategic approach has become essential. Senior managers must see upstream operations as part of an integrated logistics channel, taking into account not only supplier partnerships and internal systems but also, critically, how their work responds to the demand chain and, ultimately, to customer satisfaction.

This course equips your experienced senior logistics management staff with the knowledge and skills to develop a logistics strategy that will support your business objectives consistently and robustly.

Note that this course does not cover distribution logistics.

We have designed this course for senior logistics management staff in the oil and gas E&P sector, mining and other extractive industries, heavy construction, utilities and similar industries.

The course will also benefit staff moving into the management of logistics from other parts of the business.

By the end of the course participants will:

Understand the concept of integrated logistics within the context of supply chain management in a 21st-century business environment

Demonstrate knowledge of the components of logistics

Critically analyse and evaluate logistics operations

Apply solutions to logistics problems in line with global best practice

Provide enhanced support and leadership in managing upstream and inbound logistics

Devise and operate effective performance measures

Use checklists and models to plan performance improvements

Collaborate with colleagues, suppliers and contractors in a risk-free environment

Topics covered include:

Mission, strategy and policies for logistics

Logistics strategy development and implementation

Costs of non-performance and poor performance

Logistics planning

Land, air and marine transport services

Materials storage, preservation and handling

Waste management services

HSSE policies

Risk management in logistics

Management controls

Performance measurement

Customer satisfaction

Stakeholder issues

Sustainability

This course will be conducted in the English language.

Testimonial from a satisfied participant

"A Must-Have for any professional desiring success in logistics. Course exposes you to flows; processes and deepens understanding of these flows, process and people, and critical elements in successful management of Logistics.